Patented LaserSharp® digital converting technology achieves multiple processes in a single production run at high production speeds. LaserSharp systems accurately cut, score, perforate, kiss-cut and etch papers, plastics and adhesives with unmatched precision.

LaserSharp technology is also suitable for kiss-cutting pressure-sensitive labels, and through cutting intricate shapes or functional features in printed materials and folding cartons. LaserSharp digital technology eliminates the downtime, cost and tool wear associated with traditional mechanical processing methods. This ‘direct to part’ processing allows for a completely on-demand, digital workflow across the production floor, perfect for both cost-effective short runs as well as full-scale production.

LaserSharp systems easily integrate into new or existing production lines and can be retrofitted to equipment such as slitter-rewinders and pouch machines. Systems can be configured in roll or sheet-fed formats and offer straight line, contour and patterned processing in both down-web and cross-web directions. Because laser converting is a completely digital process, design changes can be made on-the-fly by adjusting a vector file which guides the path of the laser.

Perforating and scoring systems

Advantages of LaserSharp perforating and scoring systems include:

Non-contact, fast, clean, high-quality processing method

No consumables or tool wear

Low maintenance

Highly flexible digital process enables any pattern

Adjustable process areas with automatic focus assembly

Process patterns, straight lines, or contoured lines in both cross-web and machine directions

Customers are provided with complete technical support, from prototype to full-scale production, resulting in an accelerated time to market and reduced development costs. Production operates in a food grade, ISO 9001:2008-certified facility which houses five roll-fed LaserSharp systems, ensuring superior quality of laser processed flexible films.

Together, LasX Industries and FlexPak Services offer the widest range of system and service solutions to accommodate the short run or high volume production of your unique packaging applications.